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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Thanks for the update Bobbi! That's wonderful! Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 695

Bobbi What a great feeling to be nicotine free!!! Celebrate... I had a few craves.. At this point in my quit, it's just a passing thought!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 59 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,180 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $177.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 598

that is so wonderful bobbi...you're looking fabulous neekid! new me [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 149 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,576 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $745.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 20 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 710

Never did get back to everyone thst I only used 4 7 mgs. patches and quit them so am nic and smoke free. I just re-read this post and wanted all to know this. hugs,prayers,pixie dust Bobbi [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/27/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 209 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,270 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $522.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 30 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Tyler, you will have to wean yourself off. Cut the gum in two and cut down that way and then again in a few days. You may find it a bit tough, but it won't be as bad as it would have been coming off cigarettes because you aren't getting all those extra additives. If you really want to be free, do it! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 214 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,350 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,257.70 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 26 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 983

Tyler, My husband went from smoking to chewing, and when he finally quit, he used the nicoteen gum....that was about 2 years ago, and he still uses the nicoteen gum. I never really thought much about him still being "on" the gum, until I read your post, and I will talk to him about it and bring it to his attention that he is still addicted to nicoteen. But to answer your questions, YES other's became addicted to the NRT, but NO you didn't do your quit incorrectly, but on this journey, we run into hills, and mountains...you've just reached your last mountain. Keep us posted on how your doing. and thanks for the post Kaiti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 200 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $55.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Tyler, Nope! You're not the first and you won't be the last. You haven't screwed up your quit, you're just a little stuck. Unfortunately, there's no way around it. Sooner or later, you'll have to face withdrawals and cravings. There's lots you can do to minimize the severity at which this happens but you will have to face it to some degree. Acknowledging this is an important piece of the puzzle! Now onto weening. Try tackling this the same way you did smoking. Literally, take note of when, how much, why, where... of your NRT use. Next, develop a plan utilizing coping strategies. If your observation said you chew nicotine gum and you feel bored - the question to now ask yourself is what can you do to squash that boredom and delay that use of gum. Last, in consultation with your pharmacist, develop a weening schedule and stick to it. Treat and view your NRT like cigarettes if you have to. Keep us posted. Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 16

Like a lot of you, I did not realize that I had become totally addicted to NRT. When I did think about it I fooled myself by saying that I had stopped smoking for over 300 days - not one single slip. That was worth NRT! Looking back my quit was harder than some, and I was so focused on stopping smoking that I literally walked into NRT addiction with my eyes open. I used the patch and wellbutrin. Stepping down from 21mg was easy - I never noticed. The step down from 14mg to 7 mg I never really accomplished. Every time I tried, I suffered real withdrawal symptoms and went back. That went on for about 9 months. About a month ago I decided to stop the patch and use the gum to see if I could ween myself off the patch. That worked except I am now spending double on gum than I was on the patch. I realize that I am completely hooked on nicotine still - except now its NRT not cigarettes - I never think about a cig. and would never smoke again. But in a way, this is worse - a kind of intandible addiction to something that gives no pleasure but makes you feel like crap without it. Am I the only person to screw my quit up this way? Any advise (other than just stop)? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/23/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 316 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,688 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,580.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 56 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 49

Hi Newme et al. I had the same problem with my NRT (anxiety as I came to the end of the last box patches). And stopping use of the NRT was hard. In fact, everyone on this site can attest to the fact that it's not easy. But it is necessary to go to the next level. Which in your case is completing the physical withdrawal. As Phil says, take your time and be sure you are mentally ready, because for three or four days it will be hard. But inside of a week you can be at a whole new level of your quit! And it's a very good place. Be strong. And stick close to the list in the hard times... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 204 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,652 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,224.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 28 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 519

I'm one of those who thinks whatever it takes to stay away from smokes is a good thing. Just like you had to be ready to quit, you have to be ready to move on away from NRT. You'll be ready, it's on your mind. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/27/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 194 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,820 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,940.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32

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